Pakistan Youth ODI Win Puts Green Shirts 1-0 Up in Series
Pakistan U19 delivered a dominant performance in the first Pakistan youth ODI against England U19, winning by a massive 177 runs at the Arundel Castle Cricket Club Ground on Wednesday. Captain Farhan Yousuf and opener Usman Khan both struck centuries to power the innings.
The result gives Pakistan a 1-0 lead in the four-match youth ODI series against England, just days after the junior side had narrowly lost a four-day Youth Test at the same venue. The turnaround was emphatic and set the tone for the rest of the tour.
Background to the Pakistan England Youth ODI Series
This Pakistan England youth ODI series is part of a wider tour that also included a solitary Youth Test match, which England U19 won by just 10 runs on September 5. Pakistan U19 arrived in England for a multi-format tour aimed at developing young talent ahead of future age-group tournaments.
Farhan Yousuf, who also led Pakistan U19 to the ACC U19 Asia Cup title in December 2025, was named captain for this England tour. The squad blended experienced junior internationals with several players making their first appearances at this level.
Squad Depth Behind the Pakistan Youth ODI Setup
Pakistan’s touring party featured a mix of pace and spin options alongside specialist batters. Nine of the fifteen players had previous Pakistan U19 experience, giving the group a solid core heading into the ODI leg of the tour.
Match Details — How Pakistan U19 Thumped England
Pakistan U19 won the toss and chose to bat first at Arundel. The innings did not start smoothly, as opener Aliyan Usman was dismissed for just 12 runs in the third over.
Abdul Qadir then played a rapid cameo, scoring 26 off just 13 balls before falling to Charlie Taylor. At that point Pakistan were 41 for two, and the innings needed rebuilding.
The Farhan Yousuf and Usman Khan Century Partnership
That rebuilding job was handled by Usman Khan and Farhan Yousuf, who came together and produced a 268-run stand for the third wicket. This partnership is Pakistan’s highest at the U19 level and the fifth-highest partnership ever recorded in Youth ODI cricket.
Usman Khan century came off 103 balls before he accelerated further, finishing unbeaten near the 151 mark from 136 deliveries, hitting 15 fours and four sixes. The Farhan Yousuf century arrived off 109 balls, and the captain eventually made 115 from 133 deliveries, including 12 fours and a six.
Pakistan finished their fifty overs on 332 for nine, a total that always looked beyond England’s reach on the day.
England’s Chase Falls Apart
Set 333 to win, England U19 never built the platform needed to chase such a target. Left-arm pacer Mohammad Sayyam was the standout bowler, picking up four wickets for 39 runs in a controlled spell.
Support came from Rizwanullah, Niqab Shafiq and Ahmed Hussain, who claimed two wickets apiece. England were eventually bowled out for 155 in 35.1 overs, with only a gritty half-century from Isaac Mohammed offering any resistance.
Quotes and Reaction
Neither the Pakistan Cricket Board nor the England and Wales Cricket Board had issued an official statement specifically on this Youth ODI at the time of writing. Team management from both sides is expected to speak to media ahead of the second match.
Farhan Yousuf’s tactical decision to bat first and build the innings around a long partnership reflected the calm, methodical approach he has carried since leading Pakistan to Asia Cup glory last December.
Impact of the Pakistan Youth ODI Result
A win of this scale carries weight beyond the scoreline. For a young Pakistan side that had just lost a close Youth Test at the same ground, responding with a 177-run victory sends a strong signal about the squad’s depth and mental resilience.
For England U19, the defeat raises early questions about batting depth beyond a couple of individual contributors. The home side will need a much-improved performance with both bat and ball to level the series.
The result also boosts the profiles of Farhan Yousuf and Usman Khan as two of the most promising young batters currently coming through Pakistan’s domestic and age-group cricket structures.
Conclusion — What’s Next in the Series
Pakistan now lead the four-match Pakistan England youth ODI series 1-0, with the second match scheduled for September 12 in Guildford. The final two fixtures will follow at Wormsley later in the tour.
England U19 will be under pressure to respond quickly, while Pakistan will look to Farhan Yousuf and Usman Khan to continue their form. The next fixture should reveal whether this was a one-off batting masterclass or the start of sustained control over the series.
FAQs
Why was the Pak vs Eng youth ODI discussed as “suspended” in some reports?
There is no confirmed report of the first Pakistan youth ODI between Pakistan U19 and England U19 being suspended or interrupted. The match at Arundel Castle Cricket Club Ground was completed in full, with Pakistan bowling England out for 155 to win by 177 runs. Some confusion online may stem from an earlier, unrelated incident involving the Pakistan U19 squad outside a hotel in Portsmouth, which was resolved quickly and did not affect the playing schedule.
Is Pakistan out of the U19 World Cup after this series?
No, this Pakistan youth ODI series against England is a separate bilateral tour and is not connected to any ongoing ICC U19 World Cup campaign. Pakistan U19 previously took part in the ICC Men’s Under-19 World Cup earlier in 2026, and that tournament has already concluded. The current fixtures in England are part of a standalone tour featuring one Youth Test and four Youth ODIs.
Who is the captain of the Pakistan U19 team on this tour?
Farhan Yousuf is the captain of the Pakistan U19 squad for the tour of England. He previously led the side to the ACC U19 Asia Cup title in December 2025 and continued that form with a match-winning century in the first Youth ODI against England.
